Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Patricia Ann (Deck) Love Patricia Ann (Deck) Love, 64, passed away early Wednesday morning August 29, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late William and Doris (Rauthe) Deck, Patricia was born in Rushville, Indiana on July 28, 1954. Patricia was raised in rural Fayette County, attended Bentonville Elementary School and graduated from Connersville High […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

James Robert “Jim” West James Robert “Jim” West, 80, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, while surrounded by family. He was born in Gratis, OH on March 10, 1938 to Robert and Bert West. He was a graduate of Gratis High School. After graduation he met and married the love of his life, Eleanor […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

Dennis Alan Swim Dennis Alan Swim, 61, unexpectedly passed away at his home Tuesday morning August 28, 2018. A son of Manzel C. and Juanita L. (Goble) Swim, Dennis was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 5, 1957. He grew up in the Milton community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with the class […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

Gladys Fetters Gladys Fetters 97 passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 at Reid Health in Hospice Care. She was born June 21, 1921 in Bellfonte, Arkansas to Levi and Stella Judd Sandlin and lived here all her life. Gladys married Orval J. Fetters July 4, 1945 in Neosha, Missouri, while he was in the military. She worked […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

David P. Malkemus David P. Malkemus 73, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He went on several mission trips which was his joy. He worked for Dana Corporation in Hagerstown for […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Patricia K. Seffrin Patricia K. Seffrin, 75, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born in Wichita, KS on November 24, 1942 to Clayton and Nellie (Larkin) Blough and had resided in Hagerstown since 1967. She was a long time employee of Welliver’s Restaurant. Survivors include her husband, Richard Seffrin; […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Nichole K. Newlon- Seward Nichole K. Newlon- Seward, 76, of Richmond died August 19, 2018 at Reid Health. She was born December 6, 1941 in Fountain City to Ralph and Lulu Newlon. She was a homemaker and a woman of faith. Survivors include her six children Joe, Stan, Rob, Rachel, Tony, and Greg Bane, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Aron Ray Tate Aron Ray Tate, age 47, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home. Born June 29, 1971, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Dan and Gayle Conley Tate, Aron was a Christian in faith and a resident of Wayne County, Indiana, since 1972. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1989. Aron was blessed […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Ilene (Rose) Sparks Ilene (Rose) Sparks, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond, IN. She was born on April 20, 1936, in Jackson County, KY, and is the daughter of the late Willie E. Rose and Dema J. (Fox) Rose. She married Ralph Sparks on July 4, 1954, in Jellico, […] — (Posted August 23, 2018)

Margaret Joan Vernon Heck Margaret Joan Vernon Heck, 87 of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2018 at Golden Living Center of Richmond where she had been a resident since December of 2017. She was born in 1931 in Chester, England, one of two daughters of William Arnold and Nancy Bowater Hinman Vernon. On May 1, 1954, she […] — (Posted August 22, 2018)

Deborah Denise Cox Deborah Denise Cox, 66, of Milton, earned her wings on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at her home in Milton, following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Richmond on July 9, 1952 to Charles and Sandra Dale. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a 20 year employee of Visteon […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

John A. Williams John A. Williams 60 of Centerville passed away August 18, 2018 at Reid Hospital after a short illness. He was born June 25, 1958 in Richmond to Kenneth and Caryl Reister Williams and lived in Centerville all of his life. He worked at Master Brand Cabinets Inc. for 30 years and was currently working for […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

Ronald Thompson Ronald Thompson; May 7, 1933-August 17, 2018. Born in Shirley, IN to Edgar and Hazel Thompson. Ron was a family man first and foremost. He was a farmer, and a father that adored his wife and family. Ron was on the board of Henry Co. REMC for 30 years. He cared about his country. He […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

Benjamin Wayne Cox Sr. Benjamin Wayne Cox Sr., 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Thursday morning August 16, 2018. A son of Wade Hampton and Mildred Marie (Lucas) Cox, Benjamin was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 9, 1952. Ben was raised in rural Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted August 17, 2018)

Errol LeRoy Brant Errol LeRoy Brant, 77, of Greens Fork, died August 8, 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1941 to LeRoy and Betty (Burelison) Brant and graduated from Webster High School in 1959. Errol retired from the US Army in 1980 as a Chief Warrant Officer II after 20 […] — (Posted August 17, 2018)

Zackariah Lee Roy Andrew Zackariah Lee Roy Andrew, 29, of Greensburg and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 as a result of a tragic accident. He was born on January 3, 1989 in New Castle, IN to Scott & Bridget (Vandivier) Andrew and lived most of his life in Cambridge City. Zack was a […] — (Posted August 16, 2018)

Debra Vitatoe Debra Vitatoe age 65, a New Castle resident went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 13, 2018 At Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 15, 1953 in Pulaski, Virginia a daughter of the late Charles and Fern Jarrett Fadeley. She had resided in New Castle most of her life […] — (Posted August 16, 2018)

Shylow Rae Rigney Shylow Rae Rigney age 24, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018. She was born August 22, 1993 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of Harold Earl Rigney and Khrystal Prince Rigney. She was a 2012 graduate of Tri High School, where she studied Culinary arts. She had worked for Willie […] — (Posted August 14, 2018)

Jonathan Wayne Covert Jonathan Wayne Covert, 43, of Ridgeville, suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, August 12, 2018 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester. He was born on January 13, 1975 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the first of four boys to Wayne and Diana (McCune) Covert. Jonathan grew […] — (Posted August 14, 2018)

Fredrick Lee Bavender Fredrick Lee Bavender, Jr., 79, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Reid Health. He was born in New Castle on October 21, 1938 to Fredrick Lee and Mondaline (Myers) Bavender and was a life long resident of the area. Lee was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. He was an […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

Milo Dale Johnson Milo Dale Johnson, age five months, of Richmond, Indiana, was taken to Heaven Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Reid Health. Milo was born on March 8, 2018, in Richmond, Indiana, to Michael J. Johnson and Kylee D. Smith. He was the happiest little baby in the world and was always smiling from ear to ear. […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

Barbara J. Tincher Barbara J. Tincher, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 17, 1944, in Lynn, Indiana, to Robert M. and Lova Lucille Thomas Petry, Barbara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. Barbara retired from State Farm Insurance […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

William Charles “Bill” Tremps William Charles “Bill” Tremps, 83, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday. August 7, 2018, at Stonebrook Rehab Center in New Castle. He was born near Greens Fork on October 25, 1934 to Floyd and Ethel (Jackson) Tremps and was a life long resident of Wayne County. Bill was a graduate of Greens Fork High School, served with […] — (Posted August 9, 2018)

Earl Tippett Earl Tippett 61 of Milton died August 8, 2018 at Reid Health. He was born May 9, 1957 in Wayne County to Earl Dunawy and Bernice Thompson Tippett. He formerly worked for Really Cool Foods. He was a member and Past Commander of the Sons of Amvets Connersville Post 11, and a former member of […] — (Posted August 9, 2018)

Carl Dwight Henderson Jr. Carl Dwight Henderson Jr., 88, passed away Tuesday morning August 7, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Carl was born on July 3, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Carl and Nannie (Dressler) Henderson of Covington, Virginia. He moved to the Cambridge City area in his early childhood and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

Geneva Warner Geneva Warner, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born September 4, 1923, in Jessamine County, Kentucky, to John William Sr. and Ella Williams Canter, Geneva lived in Richmond most of her life. She attended First United Methodist Church in Richmond. Geneva was a very gentle and […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

JoAnn Helms JoAnn Helms, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 6, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born August 18, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Ella Parker Shaffer, JoAnn was a life-long resident of this community. She was a member of the Richmond High School Class of 1972. […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

Jack D. Jordan Jack D. Jordan, 79, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Golden Living Center in Richmond. He was born on August 21, 1938 in Greenville, Ohio to Roy D. and Mabel Stump Jordan. Jack had retired from the US Army, after 25 years in both active duty during the Vietnam war […] — (Posted August 6, 2018)

Harriet L. Burroughs Harriet L. Burroughs, 87, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Brownsville, TX on October 11, 1930 to Lawrence Franz and Lena Lou (Underhill) Lindley and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Harriet was a […] — (Posted August 3, 2018)

Mary Kay Reitenour Mary Kay Reitenour, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Reid Health. Born February 24, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Garnet and Viola Hobbs Ringley, Mary Kay was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. Mary Kay was a realtor at Lingle Real […] — (Posted August 3, 2018)